How To Fix DMEE_PAYMFORMAT681 - On field &1-&2 substring operation can not be used (&3)

DMEE_PAYMFORMAT681 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE_PAYMFORMAT - Messages for DMEE Payment Formats

• Message number: 681

• Message text: On field &1-&2 substring operation can not be used (&3)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT681 - On field &1-&2 substring operation can not be used (&3) ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_PAYMFORMAT681 typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE) when there is an issue with the substring operation being applied to a field in a payment format. This error indicates that the substring operation cannot be used on the specified field due to certain constraints or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Type: The field on which the substring operation is being applied may not support such operations. For example, if the field is of a type that does not allow substring extraction (like a numeric field), this error will occur.
  Field Length: The length of the field may be shorter than the specified substring parameters, leading to an invalid operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE configuration might have incorrect settings or parameters that do not align with the expected data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Type: Ensure that the field you are trying to apply the substring operation on is of a